If you have a freezer and a bit of time, anyone can be a pound shop Heston Blumenthal with chips. Parboil them, just bring the water to boiling, turn the heat off and leave for about 10 minutes. Dry them. Put them in the freezer in a container for a couple of hours. Thaw them. Dry them. Heat your oil but not too much, 130 degrees, or just heat it with the burner on low. Fry for about 10 minutes. Drain them on a paper towel. Put them in the freezer for another couple of hours. Thaw them. Dry them. Heat the oil to about 180 degrees or with the burner on medium high. Fry them for about 10 minutes. Drain them and eat them.
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